Home Depot Is Selling the Giant Skeleton Again, Plus a 13-Foot Jack Skellington for Halloween
The Home Depot just launched its 2023 Halloween decorations and, yes, the 12-foot skeleton is back—this time with new friends.
15 Easy Ways to Terrify Trick-or-Treaters
When it comes to decorating for Halloween, there are several approaches—all of them valid. You can go for kitschy, silly, or even comically cute. But if you love all things hair-raising and spooky, check out these high octane Halloween decorations that will terrify trick-or-treaters of all ages.
The Best Tiny Town in Every State
The bright lights and swinging night life of the big city is fine for some, but others will appreciate the subtle pleasures of small town living. Here are some of the best small towns in America, whether you’re looking to visit or settle down and start a new life.
10 Design Trends We Didn’t See Coming Before the Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has changed nearly every aspect of our day-to-day lives, including how we use our homes. Dedicated entertainment spaces and paint colors that promote tranquility are just a few of the surprising design trends prompted by the health crisis.
9 Wildly Expensive Pieces of Furniture People Actually Buy
There are many reasons people invest in high-priced furniture. From statement pieces to those with long-term value, expensive furnishings can add a little something extra to a home.
25 Charming General Stores Across the Country
General stores were once the bread and butter of small-town life across America. Local communities relied on these shops for groceries and housewares, and used them as gathering places where neighbors could exchange news and gossip. Even though changing times have endangered this old-fashioned convenience, many general stores are still thriving today and often double as community centers and restaurants. Check out this list of charming general stores hiding in small towns across the country.
15 Classic Roadside Motels You Can Visit Along America’s Highways
Who doesn’t love an all-American road trip? As automobile travel gained popularity in the early 20th century, a slew of kitschy roadside motels popped up along the country’s brand-new highways. The golden age of road trips may have passed, but some of these hidden gems are still going strong today. They’re renovated, retro, and steeped in classic Americana. So, the next time you hit the road, consider skipping corporate hotel chains and checking into one of these 15 iconic roadside motels instead.
Why Are Flags at Half-Mast?
An American flag flown at half-mast is an important symbolic gesture in the United States. But what does it mean, and when is it appropriate?
10 Legendary Homes That Were Never Finished
When construction crews break ground on a new home, they usually intend to finish it. But sometimes the process gets short-circuited, falling victim to social or political upheaval, financial strain, or death, and resulting in the abandonment of fabled, unfinished estates that never were to be. Click through to see a collection of regal residences throughout the world that, though never completed, have attained legendary status.
What to Expect When You Hear the Words “Summer Kitchen”
Learn about these centuries-old adjuncts to our ancestors’ homes and how those that remain are being used today.